The Office of Inspector General is an independent office within the EPA that helps the agency protect the environment in a more efficient & cost effective manner. We perform audits, evaluations, & investigations of the EPA to promote economy, efficiency, and to prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse. We strive to provide solutions to problems that ultimately result in making America a cleaner and healthier place.

Duties

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides the OIG with a wide range of products and services in the areas of application development, infrastructure services, technical support, web development and information security. OIT oversees and manages both the IT security and records management programs. Additionally, OIT performs all information management functions, including but not limited to overseeing information technology purchases and acquisitions.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• Background Investigation Required.
• Position has education requirements--see Qualifications/Education section.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements The 2210 qualification standard allows eligibility through meeting either the requirements specified in the section titled Education or the requirements specified in the section titled Experience. Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. Requirements: GS-5: Bachelor's degree, or 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-4 GS-7: 1 full year of graduation level education, or superior academic achievement, or 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-5.  ORExperience - Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. AND Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. GS-05: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 level. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Knowledge of IT concepts, principles, methods, and practices; 2) Ability to provide Customer service and customer support principles and methods; 3) Skill in systems testing and evaluation principles, methods, and tools; and 4) Knowledge of Internet technologies, to analyze the Internet-potential of systems, networks, and/or data. GS-07: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Ability to provide Customer service and customer support principles and methods; 2) Skill in systems testing and evaluation principles, methods, and tools; 3) Commercial Off-the-Shelf products and components; 4) Knowledge of Internet technologies, to analyze the Internet-potential of systems, networks, and/or data; and 5) Skill in staying abreast with new and emerging information technologies and/or industry trends to evaluate and recommend new or enhanced approaches to delivering IT services. Evidence of the above specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience or based on job titles alone. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.  Applicants must meet the qualifications for this position within thirty (30) days of the closing date of this announcement. 

Education

All applicants must meet one of the following requirements to qualify: 

Education can be substituted for specialized experience for the following: 

Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

GS-5: Bachelor's degree, or 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-4.

GS-7: 1 full year of graduation level education, or superior academic achievement, or 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-5. 

You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable during the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon appointment. 

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. 

All education claimed by applicants will be verified.

Contacts

• Address Environmental Protection Agency US Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW MC: 2450T Washington, District of Columbia 20460 United States
• Name: Inspector General Ofc-HR
• Phone: 240-909-6536
• Email: [email protected]